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Pateiro

Iván Vázquez Pateiro comes from a long line of winegrowers, spending his childhood helping his family tend vines for the local co-operative. Originally from Ribadavia, he has worked for various wineries and, while still consulting, he moved 20km north to Beade to start his own project, El Patito Feo and Saramusa.

Focusing solely on indigenous varieties—Caiño, Sousón, and Treixadura—Iván is one of the few winemakers in the region producing a 100% Treixadura. While honouring tradition, he believes in evolving and refining the wines of his ancestors. Since his first vintage in 2017, he has crafted expressive, aromatic Galician wines with remarkable depth.

Practicing organic viticulture (without certification), Iván farms 3 hectares across two vineyards, Espedradas and Forraxeiros, with 15-20-year-old vines. No irrigation is used. Fermentation occurs with wild yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. The wines age on lees before gentle filtration.

Pateiro

Saramusa

2023

Ribeiro

Treixadura
Apple, Aromatic, Herbs, Juicy, Kiwi, Silky,

£22.95

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El Patito Feo Treixadura

2021

Ribeiro

Treixadura
Aromatic, Basil, Creamy, Mineral, Passionfruit, Pineapple,

£27.95

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Pateiro

El Patito Feo Barrica

2021

Ribeiro

Caiño Longo
Cherry, Cocoa, Concentrated, Cranberry, Fresh, Savoury,

£27.95

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Pateiro

El Patito Feo Barrica

2022

Ribeiro

Caiño Longo
Cherry, Cocoa, Concentrated, Cranberry, Fresh, Savoury,

£27.95

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El Patito Feo Godello

2022

Ribeiro

Godello
Almond, Apple, Concentrated, High acidity, Oily, Pear,

£30.45

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Pateiro

El Patito Feo Treixadura

2023

Ribeiro

Treixadura
Aromatic, Basil, Creamy, Mineral, Passionfruit, Pineapple,

£28.95

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